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Food & Drink In F-VS A Holiday Favorite - Rum Balls!ometimes the decision of what to make for desert for that holiday party can be more of a burden than anything else. rum balls are a good choice. The ways to prepare them vary greatly, and can be mixed and matched to appeal to different pallets. From rum flavors to coatings, they can be adapted and modi- fied to make them unique. Try something new and be remember for what you brought. Here’s a basic recipe to work from.TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. MAKES: 42 servingsIngredients2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers) 1 cup ground pecans1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons baking cocoa1/4 cup rum3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons waterDirectionsIn a large bowl, combine the wafer crumbs, pecans, confectioners’ sugar and cocoa. Combine the rum, honey and water; stir into crumb mixture.Shape into 1-in. balls. Roll in additional confectioners’ sugar and/or wafer crumbs. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.Nutritional Facts:1 rum ball (calculated without additional sugar and wafers) equals 61 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.Page 34 Suburban Living Fuquay-Varinawww.suburbanlivingmag.comLUNCH SPECIAL $4.9915 ITEMS TO CHOOSE FROM. 11AM-3PM DAILY. INCLUDES 1 HOUR OF POOL!HAPPY HOUR 3-6PM ALL DIPS $2.50 INCLUDING CHIPS.2221 N. Grassland Drive, Fuquay-Varina (Hwy 55 & Dickens Rd) 919•762•0940 www.TylersTavern.com53Draft$5.00 OFF Your $20 orderbeers &Over300BottledNot valid with any other offer, discount or purchase of gift cards. Tax, alcohol and gratuity not included. Offer one per table, per visit. Valid dine-in only. Total value not to exceed $5. Offer expires 1/31/15BeersALL STEAKSCERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF!